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SHHO - Chris Cummings Memorial (Video by: thesecondletter.com)

2012-02-10T00:24:00.004-05:00

January 28th 2012 the Student Hip-Hop Organization (SHHO) from ODU and the Remember Christopher Foundation put together an excellent show featuring Blu, Tiron & Ayomari, Lloyd Vines, and Ohbliv (ect.) at Shakas in Virginia Beach, VA in honor of Chris Cummings who passed away. As you can see by this video, so much love and support was shown and everyone had a great time. I'm sure this is exactly what Chris would have wanted.

2BChose

2012-02-09T00:31:00.004-05:00

It feels so good to know people who put time into their work. Just listen and be inspired. Drama j- "2Bchose" (Prod. iLL Cosby)

(They didn't ask me to do this but.....just out of inspiration I designed this cover)

Mark Hall Signing Party (photos)

2012-02-07T19:40:00.003-05:00

On Super Bowl Sunday just before the game, I was privileged to attend a signing party and take some photos of a good friend of my lil brother's Mark Hall. Mark and his brother Devon both grew up in my neighborhood and are real good friends with my brother. It's amazing when you see someone smaller than you out grow you and achieve great things. In my eyes I still see a little kid at heat but at the same time I'm proud to see someone I know grow up and do BIG things. Be on the look out for him at UVA I'm sure this won't be the last time you see him on thesecondletter.com.

My Work Station

2012-02-07T18:50:00.003-05:00

Tools like these make your work flow way more efficient. Thanks to all who have helped me get to this point.

Young Haven (photos)

2012-02-06T02:27:00.005-05:00

The other day I gave myself the challenge of finding 1 person, doing a shoot, and also getting paid for my work. Just as I was about to give up, my homie Young Haven hits me up saying he needs work. We knocked out the shoot the following weekend in a few hours. It didn't take me long to warm up and I got some great shots. Let me know what you think.

Supreme Supreme

2012-02-05T03:41:00.005-05:00

Supreme Supreme is finally here ! Get your copy now while it's free. Shout out to my partners in crime TV and Mr. Dante Lewis. Trust and believe there is so much more to do with this project...stay tune....

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#GotSoul? (photos)

2012-02-02T20:30:00.000-05:00

There has been such a large gap from the last post up until now and me making excuses as to why it's taking so long is going to get me no where. So with out further or due here are some photos from way back when...that I decided to edit today. Hopefully today will be the spark of a fresh new start. We shall see...

Two of the homies producer Ill Cosby and emcee Drama J

TV - Live from the Balcony (photos)

2012-01-12T01:35:00.006-05:00

Working with TV, has been fun and also a learning experience for me when it comes to video. Here are a few photo from the "Live from the Balcony" video shoot. With this being my second music video, it was a good chance for me to work on my video editing (specifically chopping things up) I don't feel like i'm much of a director and I know I have a lot to learn, but I will say that this is progress since the last video. Thanks for watching.

Photos by: Dante Bryant

2012-01-03T09:00:00.005-05:00

A few weeks back, I got together with a person who I had always wanted to work with because it always seemed like he had so much creativity. Finally I put the camera in his hands just to see what he would do. Next thing you know something amazing happens. Here are 15 of Dante's photos that he took as we walked around Town Center in Virginia Beach. There will be many more projects to come so be on the look out for this guy.

Photos by: Dante Bryant
Minor editing by: B. Washington

#GotSoul? Promo

2012-01-02T01:14:00.000-05:00

TV - 2012 Announcement

2011-12-31T20:15:00.001-05:00

Luxury Trucks by: Elijah Sentine

2011-12-30T01:31:00.003-05:00

Here's the cover for the homie up in NYC

Elijah Sentine's

. It's called Luxury Trucks (podcast)
Feels good to expand out of VA for more exposure.

Expect to see his name pop up a lot more.

Mikey's Got Style

2011-12-15T17:20:00.003-05:00

T.R.A.S.H. Thoughts The Pretape

2011-11-26T16:39:00.002-05:00

My homie TV has been working hard on a few projects, this one is called T.R.A.S.H. Thoughts. T.R.A.S.H. stands for THESE RHYMES ARE SOMEONE'S HOPE. TV and I are working had putting together images, video and other artwork so stay tuned...as for now enjoy a FREE Download

Lola's 11.16.11

2011-11-18T09:29:00.003-05:00

Major props to DeliaSquare for her event at Lola's (11.16.11) which benefited the Foodbank of S.E. Also shout out to Intalek and Amir' Driver for their performances as well.

Gabe & Sophia Niles (Interview)

2011-11-14T11:56:00.005-05:00

Gabe & Sophia Niles (Interview) from Second Letter on Vimeo.

Richmond 11.18.11

2011-11-08T20:16:00.001-05:00

Me, TV, and Nems will be in the building

Dawn Damu

2011-11-07T10:59:00.000-05:00

Chillin with the homie Dawn Damu

Kevin Mac

2011-11-06T19:55:00.002-05:00

I never really listened to country music until I started listening to my homie Kevin Mac. #DOPE

Fall 2011

2011-11-06T16:33:00.002-05:00

I know, I know, I know...it has been a long time....better late than never...
I love the fall season, the colors, the weather, and the the food. Here's to a brand new start.

Nique

2011-08-01T00:00:00.002-04:00

General Public II

2011-06-30T02:18:00.003-04:00

Follow them: @nate_carroll87 and @GeneralPublic11

PAC DIV - FALLIN'

2011-06-16T01:59:00.001-04:00

I love the wall of photos...time to fix my Polaroid....

Roy

2011-06-16T01:30:00.002-04:00

Sandbridge Sunrise | 6AM EST

2011-06-16T01:26:00.003-04:00

Lastnight

2011-06-10T10:29:00.003-04:00

My latest flyer design.

Nigel Sylvester | 13th Witness | G-Shock

2011-06-07T01:23:00.001-04:00

General Public (Clutch)

2011-06-07T00:34:00.005-04:00

I did a shoot this weekend for my friend Short's line General Public. I've been wanting to work with this dude for the longest time. He's always had his hands into fashion and has so much knowledge about so many different things. I guess you can call this my summer intern project...? Who know's we shall see. I'm happy with the results. Also i'd like to introduce you guys to miss Sara Keys, i'm sure you'll see more of her on my site.

Day 1

2011-06-01T09:38:00.002-04:00

A lot of new things are coming soon. Im going to need volunteers soon so keep your eyes open.

Cheap thrills x thesecondletter.com

2011-05-30T17:37:00.002-04:00

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While They Waiting

2011-05-17T14:55:00.011-04:00

This is the second time I worked with TV on a cover for his music. This kid has defiantly made progress from his last time til now. When it comes to promoting peoples music, even if I do create the cover I only put it on my site for people to download if I would listen to it myself. If you don't like good hip hop, smooth jazzy tracks, a little bit of spoken word intertwined in between, and great vocals, then maybe this music is not for you. For everyone else please DOWNLOAD HERE and support my homie TV.

Back By Popular Demand

2011-05-12T10:40:00.000-04:00

Throwback Joint

Goapesafari.tumblr.com

2011-05-11T11:49:00.004-04:00

goapesafari.tumblr.com

O'Charley's

2011-05-09T16:45:00.001-04:00

Shaman Posters Series by Nems

2011-05-09T14:53:00.002-04:00

Get yours today: nemsthegreat.tumblr.com/

Mother's Day 2011

2011-05-09T08:23:00.001-04:00

#SECTION80

2011-05-09T08:05:00.001-04:00

Dre's Cookout

2011-05-09T01:34:00.003-04:00

Hollywood Hills Home | $9.9 Million

2011-05-05T10:19:00.003-04:00

The custom-made 4,000 square foot Hollywood Hills home went up on the market this week for 9.9 Million. Located above LA’s Sunset Strip the home has both city and ocean views and sits on a 10,580 square foot lot. The home comes equipped with an infinity pool and spa, both of which have LED lighting and can be heated by gas or solar power.

Source: Huffington Post

Cool Kids

2011-05-03T12:50:00.003-04:00

This shoot was mad chill. I wish someone would have done something like this for me and my friends when I was in high school.

4.24.11

2011-04-24T19:56:00.000-04:00

Thanks for the Support

2011-04-20T01:02:00.000-04:00

Rebel E

2011-04-16T15:24:00.004-04:00

This is part of Rebel E. They make good music. And that is all. You will defiantly see more of them on my page real soon.

Coachella 2011 Mixtape

2011-04-15T02:04:00.004-04:00

[FREE - DOWNLOAD]

Much like last year’s mix, The Kickdrums are back with this years Coachella mixtape. The project features any and everybody on the festival lineup, so for those who aren’t up on some of the acts, here’s your chance to catch up and check out some of their stuff before the show this weekend. Click the player for a preview. Enjoy.

1. Archie Bell Tighten Up Intro
2. Black Keys – Tighten Up
3. Cee Lo Green – The Art of Noise
4. Tame Impala – Solitude Is Bliss
5. Ratatat X BIG – Party and Bullshit
6. Kanye West – Hell of a Life
7. Wiz Khalifa – All In My Blood
8. Tinie Tempah – Pass Out
9. The Morning Benders – Promises
10. The New Pornographers – Moves
11. Cold War Kids – Mine Is Your (Doctor Rosen Rosen Remix)
12. Magnetic Man & Katy B – Perfect Stranger (Dbridge Remix)
13. Nosaj Thing X Clipse – Aquarium Me Too
14. Kanye West feat Fitts – Good Morning (Kickdrums Remix)
15. The Kickdrums – Had to Much To Dream
16. Lauryn Hill – Lost Ones
17. Lil B – Frankie B
18. Ariel Pink Haunted Graffiti X Q-Tip – Round and Round
19. 23 Skidoo – Coup
20. Chemical Brothers – Block Rockin Beats
21. Duran Duran X Cataracs – Notorious
22. Big Audio Dynamite – The Globe
23. Nas & Damien Marley feat Tinie Tempah – As We Enter Remix
24. Fedde Le Grand feat Will I AM – I Feel Alive
25. Arcade Fire – We Used to Wait
26. The Kickdrums – Something Gotta Give (Kutcorners Remix)
27. Black Kids feat Lil Wayne – Not Gonna Teach Him Kickmix (Twelves Remix)
28. Death from Above 1979 – Sexy Results
29. Empire of the Sun – Half Mast
30. Chromeo & Elly Jackson – Hot Mess (Duck Sauce Remix)
31. Rye Rye feat MIA – Bang
32. Cut Copy – Lights Music (Boyz Noize Remx)
33. Sleigh Bells – tell em (Kingdom Remix)
34. Laidback Luke X Dev – Timebomb
35. Wiz Khalifa – Black and Yellow (Scene Remix)
36. Kings of Leon – Use Somebody (DiscoTech Remix)
37. The Kickdrums – Meet Your Ghost (PREMIERE)
38. MGK feat Fitts of The KickDrums – Stereo
39. Sleigh Bells – Bassnecta Remix
40. Kanye – H.A.M.

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New for your Ears - Def Sound

2011-04-15T00:46:00.000-04:00

I Miss NYC

2011-04-13T11:57:00.006-04:00

A few never seen before photos. I felt like throwing in some music at the bottom. Here's Midnight Summers produced by my homie Jay Sentine out of Brooklyn New York. Keep doing your thing homie.

M.G.

2011-04-12T01:56:00.002-04:00

I feel like I'm making just a lil bit of progress.....still got a long ways to go.

1 out 269

2011-04-11T00:16:00.001-04:00

Got a lot of editing to do...

Work in Progress

2011-04-08T22:32:00.001-04:00

Where it all started....

2011-04-07T22:58:00.002-04:00

The TEAM. Back in the day we branded our name so hard that people still to this day ask about us. It was more than just a party to me. I learned how to network, promote, design, created a brand and so much more. We were the best at what we did.

Shout out to DJ Reckless, DJ Lockdown, and the rest of the street team that held us down.

MTN COLORS: The Original Since 1994

2011-04-07T12:05:00.002-04:00

Just for Kicks

2011-04-07T02:27:00.002-04:00

Shots where fired at 1:00a.m. And that is all she wrote....

Ignorance

2011-04-05T12:18:00.003-04:00

Many of you know I've been shooting my friend Kristina G. since day one...check this out:

Light test part III: At Night

2011-04-05T01:43:00.005-04:00

twitter.com/TJGOODCAUSE

Light Test part II

2011-04-05T01:21:00.000-04:00

Dweeb x Nems

2011-04-05T01:14:00.002-04:00

Spring 2011

More from Nems

2011-04-05T01:12:00.001-04:00

nemsthegreat.tumblr.com

Open Mic

2011-04-01T12:41:00.002-04:00

Tonight at my church is open mic night. This is not an April Fools
Flyer created by: B - thesecondletter.com

4 Tay On The Drums

2011-04-01T12:16:00.002-04:00

The only drummer I know who plays with a DJ in clubs. DOPE. More projects coming soon...

Mindblowing

2011-03-31T12:03:00.001-04:00

Wait.....is that a plane?

Stolen from: http://www.donwill.tumblr.com/

Throwback Joint

2011-03-31T11:45:00.000-04:00

Rainy days call for Umbrellas

2011-03-31T00:38:00.004-04:00

Old dogs don't learn new tricks. It's a good thing I'm not an old dog. Check out the new umbrella lighting. This is just a test shot.

Kaws

2011-03-30T00:54:00.003-04:00

Respect.

A little taste of Spring

2011-03-30T00:28:00.005-04:00

It may not be warm outside yet but here's a little taste of Spring.
MichaMoney - The first single off of “Spring: TheBloom”
Produced by: Dante Lewis
Cover created by: B - thesecondletter.com

Next on the list...

2011-03-30T00:03:00.001-04:00

Playing with the 50mm

2011-03-24T23:32:00.001-04:00

Nickelus F - What Am I Supposed To Do

2011-03-21T12:37:00.002-04:00

Nickelus F - What Am I Supposed To Do from SHHO on Vimeo.

On the Verge of Summer....

2011-03-18T23:37:00.006-04:00

Went for a walk along the beach the other day with my good friend Stacey. Talked about getting my priorities back together....good times. Thanks Stacey. Be on the lookout. This summer I'm breaking records...

Classic Kanye

2011-03-12T07:35:00.000-05:00

New from Dom Kennedy

2011-03-11T02:48:00.005-05:00

Click HERE to download 12 new tracks from
from the one and only Dom Kennedy.

The Latest and The Greatest

2011-03-09T12:42:00.003-05:00

Still creating. Still inspiring. @NEMStheGREAT — Follow him on Twitter.

Follow @TJGoodCause On Twitter

2011-03-08T22:07:00.001-05:00

New — Pac Div

2011-03-08T12:38:00.005-05:00

Click HERE to Download for FREE.

Sean Young x Delicia Cordon

2011-03-07T14:25:00.003-05:00

Went to the studio once again with my homie Sean Young, I got there a lil late but still got a chance to get in some good photos. While I was there I saw this beautiful girl chillin who's all polite and stuff, turns out she was the one spittin on the track that Sean produced. When I got home I googled Delicia Cordon, you should do the same...or you can just follow her on twitter.

DWEEBLIFESTYLE X THESECONDLETTER.COM

2011-02-22T23:27:00.003-05:00

New 2011 crew-neck sweatshirts from DWEEBLIFESTYLE. Photography by thesecondletter.com

Black Infinity Piece

2011-02-16T17:00:00.000-05:00

I've had this for a few weeks but just got around to taking pictures of it. Shout out to the homie Levi Maestro

The Most Important Meal of The Day

2011-02-16T09:00:00.000-05:00

Young Fam

2011-02-15T17:00:00.001-05:00

The other night stopped by 37th and Zen with my camera and took a few shots of Young Fam. He bought a lot of energy and overall had pretty good performance. Check him out on twitter: twitter.com/realyoungfam

Osouna

2011-02-15T14:00:00.000-05:00

Shout out to my friend Jelisa. Check her out at: osouna.com

Tunes for Tuesday

2011-02-15T10:00:00.000-05:00

If you don't know who they are...use the google machine.

FF Cypher 2.25.10: Tanya Morgan x Kenn Starr x Nick Tha 1da from jben.ok on Vimeo.

Thanks Nems

2011-02-15T01:38:00.003-05:00

This weekend I had a chance to ride up to Richmond with my homie Nate. While I was up there I got a chance to kick it with the one and only Nems. Look at what he gave me....

Be sure to check out more of his work: nemsthegreat.tumblr.com

Lloyd Vines | Rose & Vines

2011-02-13T21:59:00.003-05:00

I must say, the kid has a way with the crowd. Much respect to my homie Lloyd Vines.

Roxy Grey Presents: Micah Money

2011-02-12T22:16:00.001-05:00

Roxy Grey Presents Micah Money from Chris C on Vimeo.

Even if Ya Not Hot

2011-02-12T15:08:00.003-05:00

Lloyd Vines...more coming soon

Meet my Friend Cymandye a.k.a. Lady C

2011-02-09T02:23:00.002-05:00

CYMANDYE is one of the most optimistic, creative and hardest working people I know personally. She's always trying to do something to help her get closer to her dreams and goals. Most people know her from Hot 91.1, I met her through a guy name Gee we both use to work for. Be sure to follow her on twitter. By the way...this photo was taken at Denny's...by far the worst service I have ever had in my life.

The Chrysler Museum

2011-02-09T02:06:00.002-05:00

The best things and life are FREE. I went to the chrysler museum for the first time not to long ago to check out some of art work. I was really inspired by the african art as well as the modern exhibits upstairs.

Turning Point

2011-02-09T01:53:00.003-05:00

I had a great conversation with my friends Lloyd Vines and Nate the other day....it's crazy how you can be focused on your craft, have everything going so good for you and then get caught in your own bullish...my site should be doing alot better than what it's doing right now. A person can have all the potential in the world but if they have no drive, they get nowhere fast. I was watching a commercial the other day that said: "A body in motion, tends to stay in motion, but a body at rest tends to stay at rest." From now on im going to do my best to take no days off. Time to look at things in a whole new perspective.

—Brian "B" Washington

Visions of Visionaries: jeffstaple

2011-02-01T12:17:00.001-05:00

VISIONS OF VISIONARIES WITH JEFF STAPLE | MADE from MADE Blog on Vimeo.

Back to the Drawing Board

2011-02-01T01:18:00.004-05:00

It's amazing what you can accomplish when you block out the bull ish. For the past few weeks I've been distracted, and have come up with all kinds of reason as to why I'm not doing anything with my site. That's all about to change. Here are a few sketches I drew up to help me get back into the drawing mode.

New

2011-01-25T12:15:00.001-05:00

2011 ish. Spring 2011 coming soon.....

Hello Folks

2011-01-12T12:33:00.002-05:00

I'll be back soon with some new stuff...right now the site is on hold so I can work on other projects. Thank you for your patients.

PURPLE

2011-01-01T19:33:00.006-05:00

Behind the scenes of Purple — Produced by: Sean Young. Featuring Mopain, & Audra The Rapper from Maybach Music. Shout out once again to my homie Javier Rizzy Rich, CJ and Brinks the engineer. Stay tuned for more....

A little Inspiration from Hypebeast.com

2010-12-26T22:50:00.002-05:00

Patta & Precinct 5: Natural Progressions from hypebeast.tv on Vimeo.

A Walk Through the Snow

2010-12-26T19:40:00.002-05:00

The snow finally slowed down and I was able to get out the house and take a few photos. Everything seemed to go pretty well until I couldn't feel my fingers. I think this is the first winter snow and it's only December. Looks like we're going to have a cold winter.

Creating in the Kitchen

2010-12-26T16:02:00.003-05:00

The snow has arrived and more is still coming. I think i'll snap a few photos later when the weather isn't so bad. While I'm waiting I think i'll create something in the kitchen. Hot chocolate is good on the side too.

Let It Snow

2010-12-26T03:06:00.000-05:00

A few Christmas songs produced by Gabe Niles

2010-12-24T21:38:00.001-05:00

Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T20:34:00.001-05:00

Just for kicks and giggles. Enjoy.

Tonight We are Bringing Back the 90's

2010-12-12T16:31:00.002-05:00

Happy Birthday Marion ! Show some support. (flyer designed by me)

So you think you can hoop?

2010-12-11T04:00:00.001-05:00

Another flyer designed by me.